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Null Set of five Baba Abelam fiber masks, Papua New Guinea H. 21 to 50 cm

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Set of five Baba Abelam fiber masks, Papua New Guinea H. 21 to 50 cm

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Abelam mask, Papua New Guinea Painted fibers, H 47 cm

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA Abelam mask, Baba, Sepik region, Papua New Guinea. This balm made of magnificent finely woven basketry and openwork is enhanced with natural polychrome pigments. This colorful mask, an anthropomorphic figure, refers to the initiation rites and ceremonies kept secret, reserved to the initiated. The Baba is part of the spirit world and has a guardian role. It is worn with a long skirt pandanus leaves and flower necklaces as well as a launched in order to frighten and keep the uninitiated at bay. Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.5 x 12.5"

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA This mask, called Baba Tagwa, Abelam culture of Middle Sepik, is a helmet used during secret ceremonies, particularly during initiatory rituals of the transition of young boys to adulthood. These masks with avian features, made of fine woven basketry, are enhanced with natural pigments. Babas are worn with fiberglass skirts pandanus, flower necklace and a spear to ward off the uninitiated. Dimensions: 15.5 x 8 x 13.5"

Estim. 100 - 200 EUR

PAPUA NEW GUINEA This mask, called Baba Tagwa, Abelam culture of Middle Sepik, is a helmet used during secret ceremonies, particularly during initiatory rituals of the transition of young boys to adulthood. These masks with avian features, made of fine woven basketry, are enhanced with natural pigments. Babas are worn with fiberglass skirts pandanus, flower necklace and a spear to ward off the uninitiated. Dimensions: 16.5 x 9 x 11.5"

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